NEW YORK — International pop star Demi Lovato is reportedly stable after she has been hospitalized due to an alleged drug overdose.
A representative of the star told Associated Press that she is awake and recovering with her family after the pop singer was reportedly hospitalized Tuesday for an overdose.
"Demi is awake and with her family who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers and support," Lovato's representative said in a statement Tuesday evening. "Some of the information being reported is incorrect and they respectfully ask for privacy and not speculation as her health and recovery is the most important thing right now."
Demi’s aunt, Kerissa Dunn, confirmed the statement, posting on Twitter that Demi is now awake and responsive.
“Hi guys. Demi is awake and responsive. She's stable. We can't thank you all enough for the support! She is overwhelmed with it all. I will keep you updated on here #PrayForDemi,” she tweeted.
The statement did not provide any details on what led to the singer's hospitalization.
Emergency officials confirmed they transported a 25-year-old woman who lives on Demi Lovato's block to the hospital after receiving a call at 11:22 a.m. Tuesday.
Reports said paramedics found the singer unconscious when they arrived at her home and she was allegedly treated with Narcan, an emergency treatment for narcotic overdose.
TMZ was the first to report that Lovato had been hospitalized for a drug overdose, based on its sources, and other outlets including People magazine also reported her hospitalization based on sources.
Through the years, the singer behind “Skyscraper” has been vocal about fighting drug abuse, but she has been reportedly living a sober life after being released in a treatment center.
Nonetheless, Demi recently released the song “Sober,” which reportedly reveals that she is living her old life again.
Lovato indicated in a new song released last month that she relapsed after six years of sobriety. On the song "Sober," she sings the lyrics: "Momma, I'm so sorry I'm not sober anymore/And daddy please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor; To the ones who never left me; We've been down this road before; I'm so sorry, I'm not sober anymore,” part of the lyrics stated.
The song ends with "I'm sorry that I'm here again, I promise I'll get help; It wasn't my intention, I'm sorry to myself."
In her YouTube documentary released last year called "Demi Lovato, Simply Complicated," she openly discusses her cocaine use and battles with alcohol.
Fox said it would pull its episode of "Beat Shazam" featuring Lovato, which was to air Tuesday night.
"We have decided to replace the episode of Beat Shazam with another all-new episode. Our thoughts go out to Demi and her family," the network said.
Lovato was scheduled to perform in Atlantic City on Thursday.
News crews gathered outside Lovato's home in the Hollywood Hills, where vehicles were seen entering and leaving Tuesday afternoon. Their occupants did not stop to speak to reporters.
The singer-actress, who entered rehab in 2010, struggled with an eating disorder, self-mutilation and other issues. She has spoken out about her battles with drugs and alcohol over the years, and she has become a role model for young women and men who have faced their own issues.
Lovato, who was a child actress on the TV series "Barney & Friends," broke on the scene as a teen on the Disney Channel film "Camp Rock" and the network series "Sonny with a Chance." She went on to become a multi-platinum pop star, launching Top 10 hits like "Sorry Not Sorry," ''Skyscraper," ''Heart Attack." Her 2015 album, "Confident," earned her a Grammy nomination for best pop vocal album. — Reports from Associated Press/Mesfin Fekadu